Category: Great Food

RECIPE: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, The Low-Calorie “Mashed Potatoes” Alternative

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A ringer for mashed potatoes; but mashed cauliflower is much better for you. Photo courtesy FAGE.   Intrepid dieters and nutrition-conscious moms have long known the secret to low-calorie mashed potatoes: Substitute cauliflower! Many a vegetable-resistant child has assumed that the mash is potatoes. Here’s a recipe that substitutes Greek yogurt for milk, for a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Pound Cake ~ Put Dessert On The Barbie

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If you’re firing up the grill for Memorial Day Weekend, grill your dessert as well. It’s an easy crowd pleaser. If you’re invited elsewhere and want to bring something, offer to bring the ingredients for this dessert: the cake, ice cream and the pre-sliced pineapple. The cake can be baked up to two days in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Raincoast Crisps Gourmet Crackers

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Great with cheese! Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Whenever we entertain, we look for new and exciting crackers to serve with cheeses and dips. Recently, we tasted the Raincoast Crisps line, and asked chef Johnny Gnall to pair the different flavors. (If you have questions or suggestions for tips, contact JohnnyGnall@hotmail.com.) As…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Espresso CocoZona, Coconut Water & Coffee

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Coconut water + espresso = hydration with a caffeine kick. Photo courtesy AriZona Beverages USA.   Some months ago we tasted dozens of coconut waters, including CocoZona from AriZona Beverages USA. The company is now rolling out a second flavor: CocoZona Coconut Water with Espresso. The drink blends 100% pure coconut water with coffee, and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A New Way To Look At Cheese For Dessert

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Many people enjoy a cheese plate with fruit and nuts. Typically, that means helping oneself from a platter of cheese, garnished with fresh or dried fruits, almonds and/or walnuts. And typically, people eat far more cheese than they should. The suggested serving size is one or two ounces; we probably can put away six ounces…
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